Advice for the service academy nomination interviews

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Ethan Thompson

6 жыл бұрын

Trying my best to relay some solid advice that got me through 2 years of nomination interviews...

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@longfordboy2538 4 жыл бұрын

As one who knows a bit about this , I can tell you that this young man knows what he is talking about. You must really want it Badly.

@daredd26 6 жыл бұрын

That is the mind set to have, keep at it! At the same time make sure that you do not put your education nor your life on hold while you do this. AF wants to know that their future cadets while inspired to want to serve also have goals and ambitions beyond, and can commit to a goal.

@ivi122 4 жыл бұрын

You’re so funny “no fish hands” lol. Very good video and to the point!!!!

@antoniokontos8345 5 жыл бұрын

Just had my first interview. I think it went pretty well. Congrats btw on your appointment!!!!!!

@davinator225 4 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@ItsJustTori8 4 жыл бұрын

what kind of questions did they ask

@laurensteverson8948 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get in?

@benjamindavenport9660 Жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for this video! It has been very helpful to many people including me! Your dedication is inspiring.

@davisjoyce4343 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful! I have two interviews this Sunday!

@farsiwithjp Жыл бұрын

Awesome bro! I’ve been watching your videos a lot recently and have my interview today. Because of you I’m so much more confident about getting my nomination. Thanks!

@ProfessorMoolaGaming 3 жыл бұрын

I have my zoom interviews coming up

@damisikayode2168 3 жыл бұрын

For what branch of military? It isn’t in person??

@thomascho8975 3 жыл бұрын

@@damisikayode2168 Nah it's zoom... mines tomorrow at 1:00 pm lol

@yamatsechok8340 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomascho8975 mine is at 9:30am tomorrow

@olayinka.o9213 3 жыл бұрын

@@yamatsechok8340 mine is at 2pm today lmao

@turonavyblue3863 3 жыл бұрын

@@olayinka.o9213 what questions did you get? :)

@dylanfisher5484 3 жыл бұрын

1000% the same way. If it’s what you want you will have genuine answers. No need to rehearse, you know what you need to say. I Appreciate the tips

@soccerboss7924 5 жыл бұрын

That’s wild. I relate to you so much. I wanna go to a military academy and if I don’t get accepted, I’m thinking about going to NAU. I also play up rugby so that’s cool

@kuriaak 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 interviews this weekend, thanks for the information! Wish me luck!!!

@soccerunboxtv5771 5 жыл бұрын

This video was super helpful! Thank you so much

@jvk9445 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting! Maybe more sample questions.

@BK-xs5qw 3 жыл бұрын

this video really helped and i was able to get a nomination for USNA!!

@steezykai__1529 Жыл бұрын

Thank you man. My nomination interview is on January 7th. This helps alot.

@unknownnerdofunspecifiedorigin 6 жыл бұрын

This is really good stuff and my assessment of my chances for getting into Annapolis has completely reversed... I now believe I can get in. I've made it into the Summer Seminar Session 3 in a couple weeks and I feel I have a good chance of going beyond to the Academy itself.

@ethanthompson5352 6 жыл бұрын

Adam Olinde there ya go man. Don’t compare yourself to the people who have got in. Focus on yourself and improving in every area as best you can

@superfamilyallosauridae6505 5 жыл бұрын

I am the same way, but I have begun to lead in little things and I'm trying to learn about leadership in healthy ways and practice it when out with friends. In a 180 from before I now end up giving a significant part of direction to our unplanned days together.

@mattfrmdachi 5 жыл бұрын

Did you earn an appointment?

@indigosumo1994 Жыл бұрын

Did you get in??!

@johnfilippone7410 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Sir. I will be entering my Junoor Year at FUMA and plan to apply for Annapolis, West Point. VMI and the Citadel next year. My grades are excellent, hold a Cadet leadership position who works hard and work all Cadets in my Platoon long and hard. I play sports and I was told I should have get involved in the Community.? I think the biggest challenge will be going from a hard leader to back to being a follower and have to work my way back to the top. and learn how to lead all over again.

@bachtran2985 6 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your application. Even thought I only being in the US of about 3 year I hope to get American citizenship and I have being a dream for to go to West Point form the time I start high school in the US. Please update your situation it very helpful for me and many people , thank.

@alphabyte-lx5gs 3 жыл бұрын

This guy knows

@BK-xs5qw 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this. i have my nomination interview tomorrow at 9:15 am

@bradleyvargas855 6 жыл бұрын

What did you do in between the year when you got a nomination but no appointment, and the next year ?

@bobcohesive2360 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man.. what were ur SAT ACT scores at the end of all of your retakes?

@cybercab 5 жыл бұрын

Good info. I applied to all three but attended the AF. Later served on the selection committee. Very interesting process. As a candidate I think I would have prepared differently knowing what I know now. Namely, I wasted a lot of time doing things like band and too many social clubs. I should have just focused on grades, academic teams and sports. Maybe take a class on taking the SAT as well. Never did. But I got primary nom so it didn't matter in the end. Not sure I'd want to go there now knowing what I know. But it can be a great fit for many.

@oilkos77 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious - what do you know now that would keep you from applying?

@cybercab 3 жыл бұрын

@@oilkos77 I know what the experience is like. I have nightmares about the place 31 years later. I could have been more successful at another college and the civilian world of employment. The biggest issue is that you do so much that I lost the love of learning. You just put out fires and try to avoid getter NF kicked out for whatever. Not worth the effort. But that’s just me. I have three siblings. One was very happy with it. One felt like it was a waste like me. I have not asked the other sibling.

@cybercab 3 жыл бұрын

@@oilkos77 Also the political ideology has shifted significantly. Their recent commercial boasted about new racist policies on admittance. They do not want the best candidates. They want the right mix of people based on the color of their skin. I know a word for that. I also saw a group of people from the Academy promoting a controversial Marxist group. If you're white you will need to perform at a higher level. If you're Asian...good luck! Best thing to be is a female who is a minority and has some sort of sexual dysphoria. The racism is not new. What's new is that they admit it and are proud of it. My mind is completely blown. The leadership is "just following orders." But all it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. All that being said, I'd still give it serious consideration. It is free and it's amazing education. You'd face all those issues at regular schools as well. But as I approach 50 I can look back and see that I wasted years of my life on things which mean nothing. Did the best I could. Things turned out well so I can't complain too much.

@oilkos77 3 жыл бұрын

@@cybercab thank you for your honesty! Interesting perspective...My son plans to apply next year so I am gathering info. I agree with the shifting political perspective, everywhere. People don’t realize how well they have it here! Speaking from first hand experience, coming from former Soviet Union. Socialism is a big NO! My son loves learning, especially calculus. I certainly would not want him to lose that. Hmm I guess he wouldn’t be too disappointed if he didn’t get in then :) Do you mind if I email you? My son wanted to know more about what’s life at the academy is like and whether he can handle it. Thank you for sharing your opinion! I am glad things turned out well for you :)

@cybercab 3 жыл бұрын

@@oilkos77 Olga, he sounds like the kind of man we need there! I'd be glad to help in any way possible. Pleased feel free to him message me. (My username @ gmail)

@ryan-mj6ts 3 жыл бұрын

What if I can't elaborate as well? I generally won't have a conversation I won't stutter in. For me at least, it takes time to think and form words. It's not just an automatic click in my brain and I know what to say. My answers aren't any less authentic or genuine. But when I prepare beforehand and have those responses in my mind it'll be much easier to make my point and intentions across. Can I fix this?

@timothygeorgie7021 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, during my interview. Should I rent a tux out should I show up in my Civil Air Patrol Class A's. I welcome any feedback as my interview is coming soon. Thanks!

@bigmoney5012 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a nomination yesterday!!! I’m so happy first year applying

@fernandobrito6126 4 жыл бұрын

What academy?

@kevint5020 4 жыл бұрын

Did they ask you a political question? I have mine tomorrow. Good luck!

@maldonado41 4 жыл бұрын

How did it go? What did you get asked?

@andrewspaulding4202 5 жыл бұрын

did you get in?

@sierrahester4752 4 жыл бұрын

I’m currently a junior applying to the Naval Academy. How can I make sure I’m as competitive as possible? And not give them the mediocre answers to these types of questions? I am very serious about attending!

@anon4168 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@Papa_hot Жыл бұрын

Update?

@this_is_not_leanne6299 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m reapplying for the academy along with West Point since next week applications open again any advice to enhance my chances than the first time? The first time I applied I got my congressional and JROTC nomination right away but my SAT score was low. But I got rejected due to incompletion my biology teacher never wrote her recommendation letter.

@evanbradley2790 4 жыл бұрын

That’s really lame! You were so close and lost it all because of a simple mistake. What happened next after the rejection?

@this_is_not_leanne6299 4 жыл бұрын

Evangelical Brandy I decided to enlist into the marines which I already have I might just do their officer programs. I would reapply while I’m serving but I’m not sure about it because I have to start all 4 years over again even if I have so many college credits on me.

@kalton300isback 6 жыл бұрын

did you try for the prep school?

@regulator5521 5 жыл бұрын

Karl Adriano they appoint you a spot.

@rickdunn3883 3 жыл бұрын

USNA education is valued about $53,000 per year as of 2021. Not $400,000

@SpooderOfficial 11 ай бұрын

I think he meant in total after you graduate

@chevy4x466 Жыл бұрын

What is this young man’s status at this point. I hope if he didn’t get in to West Point, he still served

@huntercanine Жыл бұрын

He Commissioned from the Naval Academy in May of 2022.

@Aviation_hub-kr7hw 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but how am I supposed to answer that team question? I mean, it doesn’t really seem like there is a wrong or a right answer. It seems like they just kind of want you to give them a valid reason maybe. But i am not sure. I am only in 7th grade but I’m 100% attempting to work out and get good academics to prepare myself. I want to get into this college.

@Aviation_hub-kr7hw 3 жыл бұрын

I am also confused on how to get a nomination. Is it something you earn, or do you apply for it with a resume?

@churchgrayson1292 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly since you’re in 7th grade all you gotta worry about is being a kid, once you enter highschool get involved with school, volunteer, get into sports, be well rounded and have humility, but for the time being, be a kid and enjoy being one

@rancellgonzalez9053 3 жыл бұрын

what questions are you talking about??? where questions do they ask you

@alysonlambert7448 3 жыл бұрын

If you look up "service academy nomination questions" you'll find sample questions.

@spencerhiggins2467 5 жыл бұрын

This going to sound a little prying and maybe a bit disrespectful, but did you get the appointment?

@mollybasketball3808 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering that too

@sahajkohli4305 3 жыл бұрын

@@mollybasketball3808 he did, he made it to the naval academy

@mollybasketball3808 3 жыл бұрын

@@sahajkohli4305 what grade is he in???

@sahajkohli4305 3 жыл бұрын

@@mollybasketball3808 I think he’s a junior there now

@mollybasketball3808 3 жыл бұрын

@@sahajkohli4305 that's really cool! I'm glad that he made it. He hasn't posted that's y I thought he quit KZfaq

@bill5467 Жыл бұрын

did you ever get in? hope you did

@huntercanine Жыл бұрын

He Graduated from USNA May of 2022

@liamwilderoter777 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a junior looking to apply to the Air Force Academy. Could I talk to you about your resume and what it took for you to get a nomination?

@ethanthompson5352 6 жыл бұрын

definitely. whats the best way to reach you?

@axethetic1516 6 жыл бұрын

Hey im also a junior and i want to join usafa can we speak about how to get a nomination and the process?

@ethanthompson5352 6 жыл бұрын

whats your email?

@axethetic1516 6 жыл бұрын

Ethan Thompson salahjuttie01@gmail.com !!!

@fernandobrito6126 4 жыл бұрын

Ethan Thompson Hey can I contact you?